LAB SUPERVISOR, LSH LAB ADMINISTRATION

Position Summary

Establish, maintain and deliver quality and efficient laboratory testing relevant to customer needs using appropriate policy, procedure, staffing and budgetary management within CAP, TJC, FDA, STATE, AABB, and OSHA standards and laboratory policy and procedure.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Mets requirements for position as defined by CLIA 88 standards and the Georgia Laboratory Licensure law (O.C.G.A. 31 – 20).
• Must be registered with a recognized Medical Technologist certifying agency such as ASCP, AMT, HHS/HEW, AAB or others as an MT.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must possess effective communication skills.
• Must possess a valid and current driver’s license.

Working Conditions

• Modern hospital Laboratory.
• Work activities will include: light lifting (not to exceed 25 pounds), walking, sitting, standing, stooping, bending, twisting and pushing objects.
• Must be able to operate office equipment, computer terminals and keyboards, and computerized lab equipment.
• Works with blood and body fluids where exposure to infections disease is a risk.
• Must have knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and training in handling of hazardous chemicals such as Xylene and Formaldehyde.
• Complies with biohazard/radiation safety standards and laboratory policy and procedures through proper handling of potentially hazardous chemical, biological agents and/or radiation sources in the workplace.
• Uses universal safety precautions to protect self and co-workers from biohazardous materials, including blood-borne pathogens.
• Certain procedures will require knowledge in and the correct use of eye protection, face shields, gas masks, lab coats, and /or gloves (latex and nitrile).